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Matt McNeil is a proud Minnesotan, on live weekdays from 3pm to 4pm on AM950. Matt has been living most of his life in the state of his birth. He's a husband, a father of three, a veteran, and a broadcaster. He's worked in radio for over 25 years, startin

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    The Matt McNeil Show – August 5, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 90:30


    Republican power grab; agriculture secretary floats dumb ideas for saving ag sector; people carrying more and more personal debt; overzealous policing; Matthew Blake of MinnPost talks with Brett; mineral surveying flights; law enforcement recruitment funding controversy.

    Matthew Blake with Brett – August 5, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 16:44


    Matthew Blake covers state government for MinnPost. He is unmistakably from the Midwest.

    The Matt McNeil Show – August 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 91:40


    Philip Anthony fills in for Matt today. He and his co-hosts talk about the top news of the day, plus Ellie Krug joins to discuss her new book Being Ellen.

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    Ellie Krug with Philip Anthony – August 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 18:34


    Ellie Krug is the host of The Illegal Trans Woman, airing Saturdays at 4 PM on AM950.

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    The Matt McNeil Show 8.1.25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 88:37


    Greg Bakun from GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun fills in for Matt McNeil for today’s show. Greg welcomes Butch Patrick from the Munster’s TV series The Summer Scream Series hosted by Butch Patrick coming to Illinois and Indiana Drive ins. John from 300 Clifton and the Minneapolis Trolly Tours is a guest for today’s show…

    The Matt McNeil Show – July 31, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 88:57


    Radioactive wasps in South Carolina; Democrats sabotaging each other; video analysis from the night of Epstein’s death; Dr. Joe joins the show; Twins selling off assets; Minnesota Orchestra’s Manny Laureano retiring; private security officer arrested for impsersonating a police officer; Republican voters don’t really seem to grasp what’s being done to them; Walz endorses Jacob…

    Dr. Joe Eastman with Matt – July 31, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 22:48


    Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who frequently provides updates on COVID, avian flu, and other diseases.

    The Matt McNeil Show – July 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 89:56


    Immigration authorities use Thomas Kinkade paintings in propaganda; Powell declines to change interest rates; Jeff Stein makes his weekly appearance; bad air quality; best scenic overlooks in Minnesota; Democrats can’t get themselves on the same page; Albert Lea denies cannabis shop license; Democrats need to fight.

    Jeff Stein with Matt – July 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 22:49


    Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30.

    The Matt McNeil Show – July 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 90:51


    Oklahoma state superintendent caught watching porn; Texas senator’s long-term extramartital affair; Israel starving Gaza to death; right-wingers feel increasingly emboldened to go further and further; Matt outlines what all Democrats need to be for; Patrick Coolican joins the show; Park Tavern drunk driver sentenced; St. Paul cyberattack.

    Patrick Coolican with Brett – July 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 19:37


    Patrick Coolican of the Minnesota Reformer joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15.

    The Matt McNeil Show – July 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 88:42


    Weekend recap; Trump’s trip to Scotland; some red states roll back child labor laws; Matt sees Cabaret and realizes the trouble we’re in is deeper than he thought; Gen Z baby names; naked man found inside State Capitol; devastating financial effect on rural hospitals; state denies DOJ access to voter rools.

    The Matt McNeil Show – July 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 89:19


    On today’s show: – Bear attack training at Japanese police departments! – Is Trump trying to cut a deal with Ghislaine Maxwell? – The Guardian reports ICE agents told a teenage US citizen: ‘You've got no rights.' – ICE moves to shackle nearly 200,000 immigrants with GPS ankle monitors – A band that was supposed…

    The Matt McNeil Show – July 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 89:52


    Jack Rice joins the show; Trump and Vance not on the same page right now as the administration struggles to deal with Epstein; Chuck Mangione and Hulk Hogan pass away; Mike Lindell will not have to pay out to man who disproved him; Derrick Thompson sentenced to 59 years for quintuple car crash deaths; the…

    Jack Rice with Matt – July 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 21:47


    Jack is a nationally recognized and award winning criminal defense lawyer, awarded Among the Best Criminal Defense Lawyer of 2024, Minnesota Super Lawyer for 2023, Among the Best Lawyers of 2022, winner of the Minnesota Attorney of the Year Award for 2021 and founder of Jack Rice Defense. He was awarded the Professional Excellence Award…

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    The Matt McNeil Show – July 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 90:54


    French president suing right-wing pundit Candace Owens; Matt blasts a blatantly-pro-Trump Axios article; Japanese trade agreement; Jeff Stein makes his Wednesday appearance; Pam Bondi allegedly told Trump he is in the files; tropical rainstorm hits the metro; rich people want to be cool; Democratic naivety; Amir Locke’s killer still employed at MPD.

    Jeff Stein with Matt – July 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 22:50


    Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30.

    The Matt McNeil Show – July 22, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 91:14


    Ozzy Osbourne passes away; Congress continues to battle over the Epstein files; Israel/Gaza conflict; Midway Cub closing; K-Pop convention comes in September; Patrick Coolican makes his Tuesday visit; crisis facing rural America’s ag sector; Amir Locke lawsuit against officer can proceed.

    Patrick Coolican with Brett – July 22. 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 19:15


    Patrick Coolican of the Minnesota Reformer joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15.

    The Matt McNeil Show – July 21, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 90:45


    Trump’s fight against the Epstein files; Tulsi Gabbard calls for Obama’s arrest; Trump threatens to intervene in Washington Commanders’ stadium deal; Democrats don’t seem to be doing much right now; Michael Brodkorb joins the show to discuss his firebombing of his garbage can; finding the individual who attacked Michael’s house; Sen. Nicole Michell trial fallout;…

    Michael Brodkorb with Matt – July 21, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 17:15


    I'm Michael Brodkorb. I'm a husband and a father. I work in communications, media, and research. I ran a marathon. I rescued ducklings from a sewer. I also wrote an award-winning true-crime book. Overall, I've done some bad – I've done some good. If you follow my website for updates, you'll learn about both.

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    The Matt McNeil Show – July 18, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 90:41


    On today’s show: – A kiss cam scene at a Coldplay concert goes wrong. – Concern’s about Trump’s health, with Matt making a personal connection as top what might be happening. – Republicans successfully cut federal funding to NPR and PBS. – CBS cancels Colbert…did politics play a role in the decision? – Reaction to …

    The Matt McNeil Show – July 17 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 89:11


    Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden picks a fight with Matt; Trump unable to shake criticism of mishandling Epstein files; Trump push for real sugar in Coke; tiger passes away at the Minnesota Zoo; Steve Miller Band cancels tour due to weather concerns; Nicole Mitchell trial continues; Republicans destroying education; Sen. Tina Smith hospitalized overnight and…

    The Matt McNeil Show – July 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 89:05


    Matt calls out detractors of Jennifer Love Hewitt; the two great Republican lies; Jeff Stein makes his weekly appearance; Target sued for gift card scammers; Sen. Nicole Mitchell trial.

    Jeff Stein with Matt – July 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 22:49


    Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo joins the Matt McNeil Show every Wednesday at 3:30.

    The Matt McNeil Show – July 15, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 90:36


    Epstein files fallout continues; inflation rises for first time in a few months; Trump economy begins to show its true colors; return to the Gilded Age; Supreme Court greenlights gutting Dept. of Education; abortion pill showdown; Patrick Coolican makes his Tuesday appearance; federal indictment against assassin; Rep. Fischbach helps block release of Epstein files; outrageous…

    Patrick Coolican with Brett – July 15, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 19:45


    Patrick Coolican of the Minnesota Reformer joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15.

    The Matt McNeil Show – July 14, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 90:12


    Weekend recap; people giving Trump passes for his being out of touch; reactive vs. proactive political decisions; why flood warning systems were never installed in Kerr County; major electricity price hikes are coming; tomato prices will increase; boil water order continues in three inner-ring suburbs; state flag debate restarts because the state GOP has nothing…

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    The Matt McNeil Show – July 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 90:43


    On today’s show: – Canada has a fun tourism ad to attract Americans. – Laura Loomer gets blocked from seeing Trump at the Kennedy Center. – How the Epstein list has become a headache for Trump. – The Star Tribune reports  an ex-sheriff's deputy in northwest Minnesota and his wife were charged with human trafficking…

    The Matt McNeil Show – July 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 88:41


    Paul McCartney going on tour; markets rattled by Trump copper tariff comment; ongoing Texas flooding fallout; rare heat event in northwestern Minnesota; Michele Tafoya accused of engagement farming; DOJ demands Minnesota voter rolls; mining; Robert Baril returns to the show; black bus riders ordered to back of bus.

    Robert Baril with Matt – July 10 2925

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 13:57


    Hailed by the Minneapolis Star Tribune as “the sharpest political commentator on the Twin Cities comedy scene”, Robert Baril mines the news of the day to fuel his informed, biting style of comedy.  

    The Matt McNeil Show – July 9, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 88:30


    Who paused weapons shipments to Ukraine? Dr. Joe joins the show today; new state fair food; opponents lying about how few new state flags are flying in rural Minnesota.

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    Dr. Joe Eastman with Matt – July 9, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 0:43


    Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who provides regular updates on COVID, measles, and flu on the Matt McNeil Show.

    The Matt McNeil Show – July 8, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 88:36


    Chris Kluwe returns to the show; Matt’s disgust at the GOP’s brazen lack of empathy and emboldening of losers; government takes a 180 on Epstein; how the GOP will affect your health care; Patrick Coolican joins the show; Angie Craig drawing large donatiosn for Senate.

    Patrick Coolcan with Brett – July 8, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 17:46


    Patrick Coolican of the Minnesota Reformer joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15.

    Chris Kluwe with Matt – July 8, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 21:07


    Chris Kluwe is a former NFL player and current progressive advocate.

    The Matt McNeil Show – July 7, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 90:45


    Tragic Texas flooding and discussion of the related political and social climate; Trump announces more tariffs; recapping the holiday weekend; big awful bill signed; Australian mushroom murderer guilty.

    The Matt McNeil Show – Wednesday, July 2, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 91:00


    Matt relflects on this particular Independence Day weekend; news roundup; Jeff Stein makes his weekly visit; local fireworks displays this week; the right-s obsessive pursuit of deportatiions; man deported before he could be convicted of drunk driving death he caused; some MN counties announce agreements with ICE; online threats against the governor; how federal budget…

    Jeff Stein with Matt – July 2, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 22:40


    Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:35.

    The Matt McNeil Show – July 1, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 91:26


    Trump’s musing about reopening Alcatraz; big ugly bill passes Senate; new Minnesota laws; Patrick Coolican’s Tuesday interview; cabin culture; a plea from Matt to congressional conservatives.

    Patrick Coolcan with Brett – July 1 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 15:44


    Patrick Coolican is Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer. He joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15.

    The Matt McNeil Show – June 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 88:19


    Matt is back from vacation; JB Pritzker, the NYC mayoral race, and moderate Democrats; federal budget discussions ongoing; $100B in tariffs and duties collected; Pride weekend recap; Deephaven man arrested for threats; prepper background of assassin; Gov. Walz’s visit to Bemidji.

    Robert Pilot with Matt – June 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 8:01


    Robert Pilot is the host of Native Roots Radio, every weeknight at 5 on AM950.

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    The Matt McNeil Show – Live from Pride – June 29 2925

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 53:19


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    The Matt McNeil Show – June 27 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 89:10


    Bruce Klopfleisch fills in for Matt today. Ellie Krug joins Bruce to discuss today’s Supreme Court decision about Tennessee’s ban on trans youth care; Pema Levy of Mother Jones joins the show; gun study shows gun-permissive states with excess youth deaths; Bruce answers listener questions; Trump administration sues Minnesota over undocumented immigrants paying lower tuition;…

    The Matt McNeil Show – June 26, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 89:07


    Bruce Klopfleisch fills in for Matt. Media Matters Senior Rapid Response Writer John Knefel joins Bruce; NYC mayoral race; ICE budget is running out as they pursue non-crimimal offenders; Chris Rubesch of the Minnesota Nurses’ Association; big horrific bill.

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    The Matt McNeil Show – June 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 89:11


    Ellie Krug fills in for Matt today. Ellie’s Big Interview with Prof. Jesse Rhodes of UMass; discussing the NYC mayoral race upset; Generation Z has never known this America; political violence and safety.

    The Matt McNeil Show – June 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 92:16


    Joining guest host Brett today were: Courtney Nagle of Media Matters Immigration attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch Patrick Coolican of the Minnesota Reformer Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha

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    The Matt McNeil Show – June 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 83:09


    Greg Bakun fills in for Matt on this Monday Greg talks about the events of the weekend from the current administration Greg has on an Animation historian and ME TV Cartoons Refined Devine Psychic Medium Deb joins Greg for hour 2 talking about grounding and one question readings

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    The Matt McNeil Show – June 20, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 89:43


    Mike McIntee fills in for Matt today! On today’s show: – John Parker and Jim Pounds start the show talking LGBTQ news and previewing Pride. – Aaron Klemz of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy on the environmental impact of data centers. – We start hour 2 talking with independent journalist Mary Turck about ICE…

    The Matt McNeil Show – June 19, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 88:41


    Cliff Schecter starts off the show today; Juneteenth and our current realities; vigil remembering Speaker Emerita Hortman and her husband; shooter’s time on a state board; revisiting the timeline of events and people possibly connected to the murderer.

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